Vic Metro and Vic Country are set to face off in a pair of trial matches at Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee, on Sunday.

The matches will assist in the final selection of the Victorian Under-18s National Championships squads, with the best talent in the state from outside the AFL Academy taking place. 

Based on industry intel, we've named some of the most prominent players worth tracking at the game. 

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Lachlan Hicks of the Jets completes the AFL agility test during the Talent League Boys 2026 Testing Day at La Trobe University Sports Stadium on March 7th, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Craig Dooley/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Lachlan Hicks of the Jets completes the AFL agility test during the Talent League Boys 2026 Testing Day at La Trobe University Sports Stadium on March 7th, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Craig Dooley/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Charlie Hanegraaf (Geelong Falcons)

Kicked a match-winner for Geelong in their Round 2 clash which was symbolic of his knack of seizing moments and making the most of his opportunities to impact. A skilled 187cm midfielder who can go forward and be a marking option, Hanegraaf plays with offensive flair and makes things happen when given space. 

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